Beekeeping forum on February 13

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in association with the Barbados Apiculture Association, will host a beekeeping forum on Wednesday, February 13, from 9:00 a.m. until noon.

It will take place at the CARDI Training and Demonstration Centre, located at the Ministry, Graeme Hall, Christ Church.

According to Senior Agricultural Assistant, Colin Maynard, presentations at the forum will include important facts about bees, site selection, urban beekeeping, and honeybee products with commercial value.

Beekeeping hobbyists, commercial beekeepers, and individuals or community groups with an interest in this field are invited to attend.

For further information, interested persons may contact Colin Maynard at 535-5202, or Lynette Rudder at 535-5226.